Welcome, Members!
Thank you for supporting dragonfly conservation.
As a member of the British Dragonfly Society, you are helping us conserve dragonflies and wetlands, support vital recording and research, train the next generation of dragonfly enthusiasts, and inspire more people to take action for nature.
Find out what's happening near you
Visit your county page for lots of useful information:
- Details about your local dragonfly group.
- Your locally important species.
- An interactive map of top sites to visit in the county.
- Recent dragonfly-related news from the area.
- Upcoming events, such as field meetings and training courses.
- Volunteer oppotunities.
Double-click your region on the interactive map to the right.
Upcoming Events
BDS Annual Meeting 2026
Join us for in-person Annual General Meeting for a day of inspiration, discovery and celebration of dragonflies and their wetland habitats.
Photo Credits
Header: Black Darter by Iain Leach, Membership Renewal: Beautiful Demoiselle by Dave Smallshire, Contact: Scarce Chaser by Charlie Wheeler, Local Groups: Common Hawker by David Kitching.